Gruesome discovery of new born baby dumped

The residents of September Road, Klipspruit, Soweto were left saddened and in disbelieve on 9 April 2021. This follows the gruesome discovery made by children playing along the street. Children stumbled over a green Shoprite bag at approximately 10am. When they investigated what was inside the bag they found a black packet with a  lifeless body of new born boy.

The boys immediately alerted their elders who contacted SAPS and the Ward 25 Councillor Rynett Maobi who all responded to the scene swiftly. MMC for Development Planning Cllr Thapelo Amad and MMC for Community Development Cllr Magaret Arnold also responded to the scene. 

The baby was declared deceased by Gauteng Provincial Government Emergency Medical Services 

Constable Roxanne Gibb, Soweto East Cluster spokesperson said: "At approximately 12h00 members of Kliptown SAPS attended to a scene of an Inquest along September Street in Klipspruit West."

She explained that the circumstances surrounding this  act is unknown at this stage, however a case of an inquest has been registered and currently under investigation. 

"The identity of the parents are unknown and Kliptown SAPS therefore emphasizes the importance of the  reporting of the incident by anyone with information regarding the identity of the mother of the victim," stated Constable Gibb.

The police are urging with community at large if their have any information about who dumped the baby or have any information that can assist in the investigation to please contact Kliptown SAPS on 011-945-4489 or call the  Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app. 

Constable Gibb ended by urging the community to take a stand against crime. The  assistance of the community members in this regard is much needed and is of utmost importance in order for justice to prevail. 

Police are investigating an inquest docket currently.

Link to interview with different Councillors: https://fb.watch/4T2p98YxlD/